Distinct Consultancy

Purchasing Manager + 70-75k + 33 days holiday + upto 8% pension contribution + Access to private healthcare I'm currently recruiting for an experienced Purchasing Manager to join a growing global manufacturing business in the Macclesfield area. This is a fantastic opportunity for a procurement professional who enjoys leading teams, developing supplier relationships, driving cost reduction initiatives and improving procurement performance across a complex manufacturing environment. Key responsibilities of the Purchasing Manager: Supporting the Director of Supply Chain Operations in the delivery of business objectives Leading, developing and supporting a team of Buyers through training, coaching and performance management Negotiating and managing supplier contracts, agreements, NDAs and insurance certificates Working closely with Supply Chain teams to support capacity planning and lead time reduction opportunities Creating, maintaining and improving sourcing processes to increase efficiency and reduce administrative workload Managing supplier relationships and conducting regular supplier reviews and performance discussions Working closely with regional and global Category Management teams Managing internal reporting of key sourcing metrics and external reporting required for regulatory compliance Driving KPI-focused continuous improvement initiatives and supporting data collection for ongoing improvement projects Developing and managing supplier scorecards to improve on-time delivery, stock availability and quality performance Ensuring all pricing within company systems remains accurate and up to date Producing weekly and monthly reports for both local and corporate stakeholders Embedding a high-performance culture through problem-solving techniques, workplace organisation and continuous improvement methodologies Managing Time & Attendance and relevant HR systems for direct reports Conducting regular one-to-one meetings and performance development reviews Promoting and embedding a strong health and safety culture, ensuring audits are completed and actions are closed out effectively Ensuring all purchasing activities are conducted in accordance with current health and safety requirements About the Purchasing Manager, we are keen to speak with candidates who have: 5+ years' experience in a leadership or supervisory procurement role, ideally within a technical manufacturing or engineering environment CIPS Level 4 qualification (or equivalent) and/or working towards Level 5 A technical qualification in an engineering discipline would be advantageous Strong leadership, organisational and communication skills Experience managing supplier relationships, negotiations and contracts Knowledge of operational functions including production, finance and people management The ability to drive efficiencies and improve processes within a changing business environment Strong commercial awareness and negotiation skills Experience analysing performance data and using business systems such as ERP, SAP, CRM, Power BI or Tableau Excellent stakeholder management skills with the ability to build relationships across all levels of the business

Head of Operations + 70-75k + 8350 car allowance + 33 days holiday (inc BH) + Private medical and dental Are you an experienced operations leader looking for the opportunity to take full ownership of a large, fast-paced distribution operation? Our client is a market-leading UK distribution business with a reputation for operational excellence, customer service and continuous improvement. They are seeking an exceptional Head of Operations to lead a high-performing site in Liverpool, overseeing warehouse, transport, customer service and site operations while driving commercial performance, service excellence and employee engagement. This is a senior leadership role with full operational accountability for a significant regional distribution centre, managing a large workforce and working closely with the senior leadership team to deliver ambitious business objectives. The Head of Operations role: Reporting to the Business Unit Director, you will lead the operational function of the depot, ensuring the safe, efficient and profitable delivery of products to customers while continually improving service levels, productivity and cost performance. You will be responsible for leading a team of departmental managers across warehouse operations, transport, customer services and site services, creating a culture focused on accountability, continuous improvement and exceptional customer service. Key Responsibilities for the Head of Operations: Lead all operational functions across the distribution centre. Deliver operational and financial performance against budget and agreed KPIs. Drive productivity, efficiency and continuous improvement initiatives. Develop and inspire a large management team, creating a high-performance culture. Work closely with the commercial and sales teams to support customer growth and retention. Ensure outstanding service levels across warehousing, transport and customer operations. Maintain full compliance with Health & Safety, legal and company standards. Build strong relationships across the wider business to improve collaboration and operational performance. Identify opportunities to improve processes, reduce costs and enhance customer experience. About You We're looking for a commercially minded operational leader who thrives in fast-moving distribution environments. You will bring: Significant senior leadership experience within a large-scale distribution, logistics, wholesale or supply chain operation. A proven track record of managing complex, multi-functional operations. Strong commercial awareness with responsibility for budgets, operational performance and profitability. Experience leading large teams through departmental managers. Excellent people leadership skills with the ability to coach, develop and engage teams. A passion for continuous improvement and operational excellence. Strong knowledge of Health & Safety, compliance and operational best practice. Confidence influencing stakeholders across multiple business functions. Good IT and systems capability. The Operation Large-scale regional distribution centre Approximately 190 employees Multi-functional operation including warehouse, transport and customer service Fleet of around 70 commercial vehicles Full operational responsibility with significant commercial accountability What's on Offer 70-75k car allowance Performance-related bonus 8350.00 car allowance Comprehensive benefits package Genuine autonomy and influence Opportunity to join an established market leader with ambitious growth plans If you're an experienced operational leader ready to make a significant impact within a nationally recognised distribution business, we'd love to hear from you.

My client situated in Appley Bridge are looking for a Maintenance Engineer (electrical bias) to add to their growing Engineering Team. Salary: £47-£50k DOE Hours: Mon-Thur 6am-2pm, 2pm-10pm, 10pm-6am Friday 6am-12noon, 12noon-6pm, 6pm-midnight Duties: Maintenance Engineer Responding to equipment breakdowns and concerns Completion of reactive mechanical and electrical maintenance tasks Conducting planned maintenance (PM) in line with the maintenance schedules to include recording any reactive actions that are required Performing condition based monitoring (CBM) of equipment Ensure that spare parts are available to perform maintenance and improvement activities, to include selection and ordering or parts Analysis of plant and equipment to identify key areas for performance improvement, to include data generated through the Manufacturing Execution System (MES) Assists with planning and implementing plant improvements and expansions Update the Maintenance Systems (CMMS, MAXIMO) as required to ensure traceability of actions Maintains safety, health and environmental policies and procedures and is a role model for safety in the workplace Communicates directly with operations department to coordinate maintenance and repair work in process areas Skills: Maintenance Engineer A minimum of 2 years experience in a maintenance department Good communication skills Logical problem-solving skills with a good understanding of Root Cause Analysis Experience with DC & AC equipment, Inverters (Drives) PLC Experience (Alan Bradley preferable) Time served apprenticeship or equivalent, HNC (Desirable) 18th Edition (desirable) Benefits: Maintenance Engineer Free healthcare cash plan Death in service scheme = 3 x annual salary Pension scheme ER contribution = 3.5% Employer 3.5% Discount scheme = discounts on things like days out, entertainment, electrical goods, holidays and gym membership 26 days holiday per annum No call outs Future plans: Maintenance Engineer Development is available and opportunities to progress are available, there is a big push on training to develop the right candidate. Interested? Apply now